Panasonic DMC-FX12, DMC-FX10, DMCFX12S, DMCFX12K operating instructions About the Mode Dial

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Preparation

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

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NORMAL PICTURE

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.

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∫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.

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Contents DMC-FX10 Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note 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 Places with a lot of sand or dustContents Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting a picture size Quality that match your useTaking Pictures using Burst Focusing in low light conditionsStandard Accessories Names ComponentsDE-A41B K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 VFC409010 11 Charge the battery. P11 Insert the battery and the card P13Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesDetach the battery after charging is completed Battery can be charged even if it is not fully dischargedAbout the Battery Charging/number of recordable PicturesWe recommend using a Panasonic card Inserting Removing the Battery Card optionalCheck that this unit is turned off Prepare a card. optional Card optional About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Setting Date/Time Clock Set Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial Setting the Menu Press 3/4 to select the settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu itemPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon About the Setup MenuPress 2 on a menu screen Economy MonitorTravel Date P54 Beep LevelVolume NO.RESETReset Video OUTLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Switching the screen displayUsing the flash Taking picturesPress the shutter button fully to take a picture Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P59 Focusing P23Exposure P40 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Basic menu settingsPreventing jitter camera shake Party P47Other Settings in Simple mode Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE10k15cm Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use TelePicture size and maximum zoom Magnification ± Available, Not available¢ DMC-FX12 ¢ DMC-FX10Further extending the zoom Menu operationChecking the Recorded Picture Review Press 4 REVPress 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards TTo delete a single picture Playing back picturesWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to setTo delete Multi Delete ALL DeleteSimple mode Recording modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorRecording guide line HistogramIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Examples of histogramPress 3/4 to select a mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPower LCD/High angle mode Press Press 3/4 to select a mode Canceling Power LCD or High angle ModeSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting Photo flashCandle Light P48 in scene mode Forced OFF AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1Forced on Flash is not activated in any recording conditionsAuto ISORed-eye Reduction Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash settingForced on Red-eye Reduction Slow sync Taking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to selectCompensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to finishUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveThis mode detects jitter and compensates for it Optical Image StabilizerMODE1 During photo compositionPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then press SettingsPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Taking Close-up Pictures Focus rangePress 4 at a to switch to the next menu screen About the information Technique for Portrait modeRefer to P38 for information about the shutter speed Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Self PortraitTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Use the flashAge display setting Technique for Candle light modeBirthday setting Setting the shutter speed PETTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Starry sky modeTake pictures Technique for Aerial photo mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landingAdjusting the white balance WB AdjustMotion Picture Mode Press the shutter button fully to stop recordingIf you selected on the screen shown in step If you selected On the screen Shown in stepPress MENU/SET to close the menu Number of days that have passed since the departure date Setting the departure/return dateSelect the desired item Set the year, month and date Canceling the travel date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a pictureSetting the home area Home Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World TimeFinishing setting the home area Setting the travel destination areaWorld Time setting also affects simple mode Travel destinationUsing the REC Mode Menu Press and hold Func when recordingUsing the quick setting You can also close the menu by pressing FuncBalance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureAWB Setting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of picturesSensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY AF Mode Setting the focus methodArea-focusing Area-focusing High speedTaking Pictures using Burst Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierBurst AF Assist LampCOL.MODE Clock SETVivid SepiaRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Displaying MultiplePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SETPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back To return to the 1 screen playback screenUsing the Playback Zoom To stop using the playback zoomRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture To delete a picture during Playback zoomPlaying Back Motion Pictures To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Slide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishDeleting all favorites Rotate DISP./ROTATETo display the picture rotated Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuDate Stamp Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyTime Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETWith Time Multi setting Print with Date setting for Dpof printSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof PrintNumber of prints icon B appears To cancel all settingsTo print the date Protect Preventing accidental erasure of picturesPress 2/1 to select the size and then press ResizeMaking the picture smaller Trimming Press the shutter buttonOnly when selecting CopyPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataInitializing the card FormatDo not turn the camera off during formatting Connecting to a PC Set the camera to a mode other than modeThis message appears during data transfer WindowsFolder Composition Folder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion picturesConditions under which a different Folder number is used About the PTP conectionPrinting the Pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Selecting a single picture and printing itFAVORITE¢ Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date OFF NUM. of Prints Paper SizePostcard Card SizePlaying back pictures using the AV cable supplied Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onSet the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slotRecording in normal picture mode Initial setting Recording after settingsScreen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode PlaybackOthers Dispose of unusable battery About the LensMessage Display This Memory Card is ProtectedNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedBUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY? Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable TroubleshootingPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer Or 3 pictures are taken at one time Subject is not focused properlyMotion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitorLCD monitor flickers indoors Noise appears on the LCD monitorFlash Flash is not activated Flash is activated 2 timesSetting for the auto review function is disabled Motion pictures cannot be played back on a TVEnds of the pictures are cut at printing Picture is not displayed fully on the TVClock is reset AF assist lamp does not turn onCamera becomes warm Lens clicksNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time Number of recordable pictures100 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 101Specifications 102103 DIGITAL/AV OUT104 Digital Camera Accessory System 105106 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormFor USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 107Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only108 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 109Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Service Center110 Personal ChecksPrécautions à prendre 111Pour le Canada AvertissementPropos du bloc-batterie 112Propos du chargeur de batterie Index 113Rotate Rotate Display Scene Mode Soft Skin Mode Speaker Sports Mode StandardStatus Indicator 114Memo 115One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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