Panasonic DMC-FX12, DMC-FX10 operating instructions AF assist lamp does not turn on, Lens clicks

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4:The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

•Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P63)

•Are you taking pictures in dark places? -The AF assist lamp does not turn on

in bright places.

•The AF assist lamp does not turn on when [SELF PORTRAIT] (P46),[SCENERY] (P46),

[NIGHT SCENERY] (P47), [SUNSET] (P49), [FIREWORKS] (PS0) or [AERIAL PHOTO] (P51) in scene mode is selected.

5:The camera becomes warm.

•The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect

the performance or quality of the camera.

6:The lens clicks.

•When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change.

However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture.

This is not a malfunction.

7:The clock is reset.

•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P15)

*When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded.

8:The displayed picture is slightly distorted.

•Depending on the zoom magnification, the recorded picture is slightly distorted. This is called distortion aberration. The closer you get to the subject to take pictures of in wide angle, the more distorted the picture you take is. However this is not a malfunction.

9:Colors appear on the picture which were not found in the actual scene.

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•Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some colored fringes around the subject. This is called chromatic aberration and may be more visible when recording distant

subjects. However this is not a malfunction.

10:The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.

•When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used

prior to the operation. (P82)

11 : The file numbers are recorded in

ascending order.

•If the battery is inserted or removed when the camera is not turned off, the recorded folder numbers are lost.

However if you turn the camera on

again and record pictures, the recorded folder numbers are different

from the prior recorded folder numbers.

12:The picture is displayed in black.

•Pictures edited or rotated with a PC may be displayed in black in playback mode (P30), multi playback (P65) and calendar playback (P66).

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Contents Panasonic VQT1 C14Information for Your Safety Following Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.ADMC-FX1O Battery charger About the battery packAbout the battery 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 optionalHttpllpanasonic.co.jpIpavclgloballcs About the Built-inOptional 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 Clock SET About the Setup MenuYoucan =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 DisplayPress the shutter button fully to take a picture Taking picturesFocus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to J 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 P48Auto Review Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODEOther Settings in Simple mode 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 PortraitProperly exposed Overexposed Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed MODE1 Press To select Stabilizer function Mode ThenOptical Image Stabilizer MODE2Sensitivity according To the movement Subject being recordedFocus range PicturesTaking Close-up 0A04 Scene modeTaking pictures that 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 landing30fpsVGA Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to Stop recording 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-FX10 When the aspect ratio isDMC-FX12 Quality About HIAdvanced Recording pictures Sepia NaturalVivid 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 PositionRotate Disr Date Stamp Resize Trimming Playing Back MotionStopping motion picture playback Press 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 favoritesSET Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuMulti and then press Menu Shooting Date Resize Trimming CancelMulti or Cancel and then Press MENU/SET 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 Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Press / to select the copy Destination and then pressMENU/SET 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 on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedPlaying Back Pictures ISO Recording Normal Picture Mode OScreen Display RecordingMail PlaybackEnlarge 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 AgainPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable 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 TelevisionFile numbers are not recorded consecutively AF assist lamp does not turn onLens clicks 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 You may also contact us directly at Customer Services Directory For USA Only110 Pour le Canada Precautions a prendre111 LA PLUIE, h. 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