Panasonic DMC-FX10, DMC-FX12, DMCFX12S, DMCFX12K operating instructions Auto, Iso

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.

∫Available flash range by ISO sensitivity

ISO sensitivity

Available flash range

(P60)

 

[AUTO]

Wide

 

30 cm (0.98 feet) to

 

5 m (16.4 feet)

 

 

 

Tele

 

30 cm (0.98 feet) to

 

2.8 m (9.19 feet)

 

 

[ISO100]

Wide

 

30 cm (0.98 feet) to

 

2 m (6.56 feet)

 

 

 

Tele

 

30 cm (0.98 feet) to

 

1.1 m (3.61 feet)

 

 

[ISO200]

Wide

 

40 cm (1.31 feet) to

 

2.8 m (9.19 feet)

 

 

 

Tele

 

30 cm (0.98 feet) to

 

1.5 m (4.92 feet)

 

 

[ISO400]

Wide

 

60 cm (1.97 feet) to

 

4 m (13.1 feet)

 

 

 

Tele

 

40 cm (1.31 feet) to

 

2.2 m (7.22 feet)

 

 

[ISO800]

Wide

 

80 cm (2.62 feet) to

 

5.6 m (18.4 feet)

 

 

 

Tele

 

60 cm (1.97 feet) to

 

3.1 m (10.2 feet)

 

 

[ISO1250]

Wide

 

 

1 m (3.28 feet) to

 

 

5.6 m (18.4 feet)

 

 

 

 

 

Tele

 

 

80 cm (2.62 feet) to

3.1m (10.2 feet)

•The available flash range is an approximation.

•The available focus range differs depending on the recording mode. (P102)

•If you use the flash when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or when the highest ISO sensitivity is set to a setting other than [ISO400] in intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ] (P42), the ISO sensitivity is automatically increased to a maximum of [ISO640]. (It is a maximum of [ISO400] in [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P48) and [PET] (P49) in scene mode.)

•If you take a picture with the flash at close range when the zoom is near [W] (1k), the edges of the recorded picture may become dark. Rotate the zoom lever slightly and then take the picture.

∫Available flash range in Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode

Highest

Available flash range

ISO

 

 

sensitivity

Wide

Tele

(P42)

 

 

ISO400

Approx.

Approx.

 

30 cm

30 cm

 

(0.98 feet) to

(0.98 feet) to

 

approx. 4.0 m

approx. 2.2 m

 

(13.1 feet)

(7.22 feet)

 

 

 

ISO800

Approx.

Approx.

 

30 cm

30 cm

ISO1250

 

(0.98 feet) to

(0.98 feet) to

 

approx. 5.0 m

approx. 2.8 m

 

(16.4 feet)

(9.19 feet)

 

 

 

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Contents DMC-FX10 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.AFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery charger About the battery packBattery charger Places with a lot of sand or dust Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the cameraContents Setting a picture size Quality that match your use Setting the aspect ratio of picturesTaking Pictures using Burst Focusing in low light conditionsNames Components Standard AccessoriesDE-A41B K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 VFC409010 11 Insert the battery and the card P13 Charge the battery. P11Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesBattery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged Detach the battery after charging is completedCharging/number of recordable Pictures About the BatteryWe 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 Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial Press 3/4 to select the setting Setting the MenuPress 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 Monitor EconomyTravel Date P54 Beep LevelNO.RESET VolumeReset Video OUTSwitching the screen display LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCDTaking pictures Using the flashPress 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 Basic menu settings Taking Pictures in Simple ModePreventing jitter camera shake Party P47Other Settings in Simple mode Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE10k15cm Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use Tele± Available, Not available Picture size and maximum zoom Magnification¢ DMC-FX12 ¢ DMC-FX10Menu operation Further extending the zoomPress 4 REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 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 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setTo delete Multi Delete ALL DeleteRecording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorHistogram Recording guide lineIt 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 Canceling Power LCD or High angle Mode Press Press 3/4 to select a modeSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting Photo flashAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Candle Light P48 in scene mode Forced OFFForced on Flash is not activated in any recording conditionsISO AutoRed-eye Reduction Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash settingForced on Red-eye Reduction Slow sync You can also press 2 to select Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress MENU/SET to finish Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveOptical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for itMODE1 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 Focus range Taking Close-up PicturesPress 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 Self Portrait Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Party mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery modeAge display setting Technique for Candle light modeBirthday setting PET Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Starry sky modeTake pictures Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Technique for Aerial photo modeAdjusting the white balance WB AdjustPress the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModeIf 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 Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Canceling the travel dateDisplaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Setting the home area HomeSetting the travel destination area Finishing setting the home areaWorld Time setting also affects simple mode Travel destinationPress and hold Func when recording Using the REC Mode MenuUsing the quick setting You can also close the menu by pressing FuncBalance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureAWB Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the focus method AF ModeArea-focusing Area-focusing High speedFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier Taking Pictures using BurstBurst AF Assist LampClock SET COL.MODEVivid SepiaRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Displaying MultiplePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back To return to the 1 screen playback screenTo stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture To delete a picture during Playback zoomTo pause Playing Back Motion PicturesUsing the Play mode menu Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishDeleting all favorites Rotate DISP./ROTATETo display the picture rotated Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressDate Stamp Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyTime Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETWith Time Print with Date setting for Dpof print Multi settingSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof PrintNumber of prints icon B appears To cancel all settingsTo print the date Preventing accidental erasure of pictures ProtectPress 2/1 to select the size and then press ResizeMaking the picture smaller Press the shutter button TrimmingCopy Only when selectingPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataInitializing the card FormatDo not turn the camera off during formatting Set the camera to a mode other than mode Connecting to a PCThis message appears during data transfer WindowsFolder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures Folder CompositionConditions under which a different Folder number is used About the PTP conectionPrinting the Pictures Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture 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 Paper Size NUM. of PrintsPostcard Card SizeTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedSet the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slotRecording after settings Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingScreen Display RecordingPlayback Recording in simple modeOthers About the Lens Dispose of unusable batteryThis Memory Card is Protected Message DisplayNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedMemory Card Error Format this CARD? BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable TroubleshootingPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer Subject is not focused properly Or 3 pictures are taken at one timeMotion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitorNoise appears on the LCD monitor LCD monitor flickers indoorsFlash Flash is not activated Flash is activated 2 timesMotion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Setting for the auto review function is disabledEnds of the pictures are cut at printing Picture is not displayed fully on the TVAF assist lamp does not turn on Clock is resetCamera becomes warm Lens clicksNumber of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time100 101 Available recording time when recording motion pictures102 SpecificationsDIGITAL/AV OUT 103104 105 Digital Camera Accessory System106 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormFor USA Customers 107 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only108 109 Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA Only110 Personal Checks111 Précautions à prendrePour le Canada AvertissementPropos du bloc-batterie 112Propos du chargeur de batterie 113 IndexSoft Skin Mode Speaker Sports Mode Standard Rotate Rotate Display Scene ModeStatus Indicator 114115 MemoPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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