Panasonic DMCFX12S Take pictures, Technique for Starry sky mode, Technique for Fireworks mode

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

2Take pictures.

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CANCEL MENU

•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes,

[PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed.

∫Technique for Starry sky mode

• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or

60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer. (P39)

•The LCD monitor automatically becomes darker.

•Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P33)

•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

•The following functions cannot be used.

–[EXPOSURE]

–[W.BALANCE]

–[BURST]

–[STABILIZER]

[FIREWORKS]

MENU

Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P44) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

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∫Technique for Fireworks mode

•Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

•This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.

•The shutter speed becomes the following.

–When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF]: Maximum 2 second

–When the optical image stabilizer is set to [MODE1] or [MODE2]:

Maximum 1/4th of a second or 2 second (The shutter speed becomes a maxiumum of 2 second only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

•Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P33)

•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

•You cannot set the AF mode.

•The AF area is not displayed.

•The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

•The white balance cannot be set.

[BEACH]

MENU

Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P44) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.

•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals.

•Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.

•The white balance cannot be set.

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Contents DMC-FX10 Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFollowing Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note Battery charger About the battery packAbout the battery charger Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Places with a lot of sand or dustContents Taking Pictures using Burst Setting the aspect ratio of picturesSetting a picture size Quality that match your use Focusing in low light conditionsDE-A41B Standard AccessoriesNames Components K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 VFC409010 11 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P11Insert the battery and the card P13 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 PicturesCheck that this unit is turned off Prepare a card. optional Inserting Removing the Battery Card optionalWe recommend using a Panasonic card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalCard optional Changing the clock setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial Press MENU/SET Setting the MenuPress 3/4 to select the setting Press 3/4 to select the menu itemPress 2 on a menu screen About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon Travel Date P54 EconomyMonitor Beep LevelReset VolumeNO.RESET Video OUTLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Switching the screen displayPress the shutter button fully to take a picture Using the flashTaking pictures Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶Exposure P40 Focusing P23Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P59 Preventing jitter camera shake Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBasic menu settings Party P4710k15cm Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODEOther Settings in Simple mode Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele To make subjects appear closer use Tele¢ DMC-FX12 Picture size and maximum zoom Magnification± Available, Not available ¢ DMC-FX10Further extending the zoom Menu operationPress 2/1 to select the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards TWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Playing back picturesTo delete a single picture To delete Multi Delete Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set ALL DeletePlayback mode Simple modeRecording mode About the LCD MonitorIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Recording guide lineHistogram Examples of histogramPower LCD/High angle mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPress 3/4 to select a mode Switching to the appropriate flash Setting Press Press 3/4 to select a modeCanceling Power LCD or High angle Mode Photo flashForced on Candle Light P48 in scene mode Forced OFFAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Flash is not activated in any recording conditionsAuto ISOForced on Red-eye Reduction Slow sync Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash settingRed-eye Reduction Taking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to selectUnder exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Compensate the exposure towards positiveMODE1 This mode detects jitter and compensates for itOptical Image Stabilizer During photo compositionPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET SettingsPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then press Taking Close-up Pictures Focus rangePress 4 at a to switch to the next menu screen Refer to P38 for information about the shutter speed Technique for Portrait modeAbout the information Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Self PortraitTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Use the flashBirthday setting Technique for Candle light modeAge display setting Setting the shutter speed PETTake pictures Technique for Starry sky modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Adjusting the white balance Technique for Aerial photo modeTurn the camera off when taking off or landing WB AdjustIf you selected on the screen shown in step Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording If you selected On the screen Shown in stepPress MENU/SET to close the menu Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Setting the departure/return dateNumber of days that have passed since the departure 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 TimeWorld Time setting also affects simple mode Finishing setting the home areaSetting the travel destination area Travel destinationUsing the quick setting Using the REC Mode MenuPress and hold Func when recording You can also close the menu by pressing FuncAWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance Sensitivity Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Area-focusing AF ModeSetting the focus method Area-focusing High speedBurst Taking Pictures using BurstFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier AF Assist LampVivid COL.MODEClock SET SepiaPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET To return to the 1 screen playback screenRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom To delete a picture during Playback zoomPlaying Back Motion Pictures To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishTo display the picture rotated Rotate DISP./ROTATEDeleting all favorites Date Stamp Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyWith Time Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETTime Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Multi settingPrint with Date setting for Dpof print Dpof PrintTo print the date To cancel all settingsNumber of prints icon B appears Protect Preventing accidental erasure of picturesMaking the picture smaller ResizePress 2/1 to select the size and then press Trimming Press the shutter buttonPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Only when selectingCopy Copying the picture dataDo not turn the camera off during formatting FormatInitializing the card This message appears during data transfer Connecting to a PCSet the camera to a mode other than mode WindowsConditions under which a different Folder number is used Folder CompositionFolder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures About the PTP conectionPrinting the Pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Selecting a single picture and printing itPrint with Date OFF Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETFAVORITE¢ Postcard NUM. of PrintsPaper Size Card SizeSet the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slotScreen Display Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings RecordingRecording in simple mode PlaybackOthers Dispose of unusable battery About the LensNo Valid Picture to Play Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Protected This Picture is ProtectedMemory Card Parameter Error BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Error Please Check the CardPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable Motion picture recording stops in the middle Or 3 pictures are taken at one timeSubject is not focused properly LCD monitorFlash Flash is not activated LCD monitor flickers indoorsNoise appears on the LCD monitor Flash is activated 2 timesEnds of the pictures are cut at printing Setting for the auto review function is disabledMotion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Picture is not displayed fully on the TVCamera becomes warm Clock is resetAF assist lamp does not turn on 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 105For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form106 Request for Service Notice For USA Only 107108 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service 109110 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center Personal ChecksPour le Canada Précautions à prendre111 AvertissementPropos du chargeur de batterie 112Propos du bloc-batterie Index 113Status Indicator Rotate Rotate Display Scene ModeSoft Skin Mode Speaker Sports Mode Standard 114Memo 115Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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