Panasonic DMC-FX12, DMC-FX10 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Please RE-CONNECT the Printer

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[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/ [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]

•The AV cable is connected to the camera. Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.

•Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P20)

•This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the

camera only.

In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P81, 83)

[PLEASE RE-CONNECT THE PRINTER.]

This message will be displayed if you _ change the mode dial to print mode [_] while this unit and the PC are connected. If

a printer is connectedr&change the mode to a mode other than [d....3_]mode and then

check that no data is being transferred. ([ACCESS] appears on the LCD monitor of this unit while data is being transferred.)

[USB MODE CHANGED. PLEASE REMOVE THE USB CABLE.]

This message will be displayed if you change the mode dial to a mode other than print mode [1_11] while this unit and the printer are connected.

Set the mode dial to [_] again and then disconnect the USB cable. If printing, stop

the printing and then disconnect the USB cable.

Troubleshooting

If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve.

Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu.

(P20)

•Battery and power source

1 : The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.

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•Is the battery inserted correctly?

-Check the direction of the battery. (P13)

•Is the battery sufficiently charged? -Use a battery that has been

sufficiently charged.

2:The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.

•Is power save mode (P18) or economy mode (P 19) activated?

-Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.

•Is the battery exhausted?

-Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.

3:The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.

•Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera?

-Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.

-If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. Turn the camera off frequently by using power save mode (P18) etc.

•Recording

1 : The picture cannot be recorded.

•Is the mode dial correctly set?

•Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?

-Before recording, delete some pictures. (P30)

2:The recorded picture is whitish.

The lens is dirty.

•The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P9) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.

3:The recorded picture is too bright or dark.

•Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P40)

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Contents Panasonic VQT1 C14Information for Your Safety DMC-FX1O Following Applies only in the U.S.AFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery charger About the battery packBattery charger Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Read together with the Cautions for Use. Pg0Contents Andtime SettingthefocusmethodBecomeseasier OthersNames Standard AccessoriesComponents CD-ROM1011 13 14 15Quick Guide Play back the picturesCharging the Battery with the Charger Playback time About the BatteryNumber of recordable pictures Charging time IApprox, 130 minInserting and Removing the Battery Card optionalOptional About the Built-inHttpllpanasonic.co.jpIpavclgloballcs Changing the clock setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Press MENU/SETAdvanced Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode P42 About the Mode DialPlayback mode P30 Macro mode P43Setting the Menu Youcan About the Setup MenuClock SET =BEEP World Time P56Monitor Beep LevelTV Aspect ResetVideo OUT @J LanguageSwitching the screen display Switching the LCD Monitor DisplayScreen display in normal picture mode Initial settings LCD Monitor DisplayFocus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to J Taking picturesPress 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 ifNight Portrait P46 -NIGHT Scenery P47 Simple ModeTaking Pictures Candle Light P48Other Settings in Simple mode Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODEAuto Review Burst COL.MODE Taking Pictures withZoom Travel Date World TimePicture size and maximum zoom Magnification Menu operation Press MENU/SET Checking the Recorded Picture Review Playing back/Deleting Pictures Press to select YES and then Press MENU/SET to set To delete Multi DeleteALL Delete Press 41/1 to select the picture and then press to setAbout the LCD Monitor @ s2 ,3Recording guide line Power LCD High Angle Press LCD Mode for I secondPress A/T to select a mode OFFPress A/V to select a mode Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashCanceling Power LCD or High angle mode AutoAvailable flash settings by recording mode 171ISO Forced Red-eye Reduction Slow sync Hash settingRed-eye Reduction ForcedTaking Pictures with Self-timerPress Press Air to select a mode Self PortraitUnderexposed Compensating the ExposureProperly exposed Overexposed MODE1 Press To select Stabilizer function Mode ThenOptical Image Stabilizer MODE2Sensitivity according To the movement Subject being recordedTaking Close-up PicturesFocus range Taking pictures that Scene mode0A04 Technique for Portrait mode Sensitivity ColmodeAdvanced CRecording pictures Picture AftertakingthepictureWide1×andbeingabout1.5m 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 landingPress the shutter button fully to Stop recording Motion Picture Mode30fpsVGA With10fpsalthoughthepicturequality Pictureswith30fpsIslower 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 pictureWorld Time Setting the home area Home Perform steps 1,2Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Then pressFinishing setting the home area Using the REC Mode MenuBalance Forrecordingunder Halogen halogenlighting ForusingthepresetAutowhite Whitebalance DaylightSensitivity 100 1250 Use Bright DMC-FX12 When the aspect ratio isDMC-FX10 Quality About HIAdvanced Recording pictures Vivid NaturalSepia Screens Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards Press /I/1/1 to select a PictureDisplaying Pictures by Press A/V/41/I to select a Picture and then press MENU/ SETRotate the zoom lever towards To enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom Press A/V/I/I to move PositionStopping motion picture playback Press Playing Back MotionRotate Disr Date Stamp Resize Trimming Slide Show PT0 Favorite PT0 Using the Play mode menuItems that can be set RotatePress to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press to finishPress to select on and then press MENU/SET Deleting all favoritesMulti and then press Menu Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuSET Shooting Date Multi or Cancel and then Press MENU/SET CancelResize Trimming To print the date Protect Icon Appears Press I/T to select YES or No and then press MENU/SET Press 41/1 to select the picture Then pressPress 1/1 to select the size Then press MenuPress 1/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Press / to select the copy Destination and then pressPress 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 DateNUM. of Prints Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advanceWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Paper SizePlaying Back Pictures Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot ISO Recording Normal Picture Mode OScreen Display RecordingEnlarge PlaybackMail Others Dispose of unusable battery About the LensThis Memory Card is Protected Card Do not leave the card where Temperature is high, whereMessage Display No Additional Delete Selections can be MadeMemory Card Parameter Error BUILT-INMEMORY Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Please Turn Camera OFF and then on AgainUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable TroubleshootingPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer Motion picture recording stops in the middle 42or 3 pictures are taken at one timeRecorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture LCD monitorFlash is activated 2 times LCD monitor flickers indoorsNoise appears on the LCD monitor Picture is not played backWhen the camera is connected to a Setting for the auto reviewIs disabled TelevisionLens clicks AF assist lamp does not turn onFile numbers are not recorded consecutively 512MB 590 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available512MB 940 730 1370100 101 Available recording time when recording motion pictures812MB 480 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 110 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyYou may also contact us directly at Pour le Canada Precautions a prendre111 LA PLUIE, h. LRUMIDITI, aPropos du bloc-batterie 112Propos du chargeur de batterie Index 113114 LCDPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc VQTlClPanasonic Canada Inc
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In summary, the Panasonic DMC-FX12 and DMC-FX10 represent a solid entry in the realm of compact cameras with their impressive combination of resolution, lens quality, optical stabilization, and user-friendly features, appealing to both novice photographers and those looking for a reliable secondary camera.
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