Panasonic DMCFX12K Technique for Aerial photo mode, Adjusting the white balance, WB Adjust

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[SNOW]

MENU

Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P44) This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[AERIAL PHOTO]

MENU

Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P44) This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.

∫Technique for Aerial photo mode

•We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

•Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.

•When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.

•Be careful about the reflection from the window.

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

•The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•The white balance cannot be set.

[UNDERWATER]

MENU

Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P44) Use the marine case (DMW-MCFX07; optional) (P105). This allows you to take pictures with a natural color.

∫Adjusting the white balance

[WB ADJUST.]

You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.

1Press 3[] twice to display

[WB ADJUST.].

2Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.

WB ADJUST.

REDBLUE

AWB

SELECT

EXIT MENU

•2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.

•1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.

•If you adjust the white balance, [ AWB ] appears on the screen in red or blue.

∫Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock) You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject etc.

1 Aim the AF area at the subject.

2 Press 2 to fix the focus.

•The AF lock icon A appears when the subject is focused.

3

AF LOCK

•Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.

•When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF lock is canceled. In this case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.

•The focus range becomes the same as

macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ]

•The button indications on the marine case (DMW-MCFX07; optional) are slightly different from the button indications on this unit. Follow the button indications on this unit for use.

•The self-timer cannot be set.

•The white balance cannot be set.

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Contents DMC-FX10 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery pack About the battery chargerBattery charger Places with a lot of sand or dust Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the cameraContents Focusing in low light conditions Setting the aspect ratio of picturesSetting a picture size Quality that match your use Taking Pictures using BurstK1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 VFC4090 Standard AccessoriesNames Components DE-A41B10 11 Turn the camera on to take pictures Charge the battery. P11Insert the battery and the card P13 Quick GuideBattery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged Detach the battery after charging is completedCharging/number of recordable Pictures About the BatteryInserting Removing the Battery Card optional We recommend using a Panasonic cardCheck that this unit is turned off Prepare a card. optional About the Built-in Memory/the Card optional Card optionalHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Changing the clock settingAbout the Mode Dial Press 3/4 to select the menu item Setting the MenuPress 3/4 to select the setting Press MENU/SETAbout the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 2 on a menu screen Beep Level EconomyMonitor Travel Date P54Video OUT VolumeNO.RESET ResetSwitching the screen display LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCDFocus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶ Using the flashTaking pictures Press the shutter button fully to take a pictureFocusing P23 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P59Exposure P40 Party P47 Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBasic menu settings Preventing jitter camera shakeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Other Settings in Simple mode10k15cm To make subjects appear closer use Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide¢ DMC-FX10 Picture size and maximum zoom Magnification± Available, Not available ¢ DMC-FX12Menu operation Further extending the zoomRotate the zoom lever towards T Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Press 2/1 to select the picturePlaying back pictures To delete a single pictureWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen ALL 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 To delete Multi DeleteAbout the LCD Monitor Simple modeRecording mode Playback modeExamples of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposurePress LCD Mode for 1 second Press 3/4 to select a modePower LCD/High angle mode Photo flash Press Press 3/4 to select a modeCanceling Power LCD or High angle Mode Switching to the appropriate flash SettingFlash is not activated in any recording conditions Candle Light P48 in scene mode Forced OFFAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Forced onISO AutoShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Red-eye ReductionForced on Red-eye Reduction Slow sync You can also press 2 to select Taking Pictures with the Self-timerCompensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Under exposedDuring photo composition This mode detects jitter and compensates for itOptical Image Stabilizer MODE1Settings Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then pressPress 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 Technique for Portrait mode About the informationRefer 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 modeTechnique for Candle light mode Age display settingBirthday setting PET Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Technique for Fireworks modeTake pictures WB Adjust Technique for Aerial photo modeTurn the camera off when taking off or landing Adjusting the white balanceIf 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 Setting the departure/return date Number of days that have passed since the departure 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 HomeTravel destination Finishing setting the home areaSetting the travel destination area World Time setting also affects simple modeYou can also close the menu by pressing Func Using the REC Mode MenuPress and hold Func when recording Using the quick settingAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB Aspect Ratio Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures SensitivityPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Area-focusing High speed AF ModeSetting the focus method Area-focusingAF Assist Lamp Taking Pictures using BurstFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier BurstSepia COL.MODEClock SET VividDisplaying Multiple Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screensPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture To return to the 1 screen playback screen Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played backTo delete a picture during Playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the pictureTo pause Playing Back Motion PicturesUsing the Play mode menu Press 4 to finish Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesTo display the picture rotated Rotate Picture is rotated manually Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Date StampPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET TimeWith Time Dpof Print Multi settingPrint with Date setting for Dpof print Setting the picture to print and the number of printsTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon B appearsTo print the date Preventing accidental erasure of pictures ProtectResize Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressMaking the picture smaller Press the shutter button TrimmingCopying the picture data Only when selectingCopy Press MENU/SET several times to close the menuFormat Initializing the cardDo not turn the camera off during formatting Windows Connecting to a PCSet the camera to a mode other than mode This message appears during data transferAbout the PTP conection Folder CompositionFolder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures Conditions under which a different Folder number is usedPrinting the Pictures Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingPress Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET FAVORITE¢Print with Date OFF Card Size NUM. of PrintsPaper Size PostcardPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Set the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV offRecording Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings Screen DisplayPlayback Recording in simple modeOthers About the Lens Dispose of unusable batteryThis Picture is Protected Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Protected No Valid Picture to PlayMemory Card Error Please Check the Card BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Parameter ErrorTroubleshooting USB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB CablePlease RE-CONNECT the Printer LCD monitor Or 3 pictures are taken at one timeSubject is not focused properly Motion picture recording stops in the middleFlash is activated 2 times LCD monitor flickers indoorsNoise appears on the LCD monitor Flash Flash is not activatedPicture is not displayed fully on the TV Setting for the auto review function is disabledMotion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Ends of the pictures are cut at printingLens clicks Clock is resetAF assist lamp does not turn on Camera becomes warmNumber 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 SystemDigital Camera Accessory Order Form 106For USA Customers 107 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage108 109 Carry-In or Mail-In ServicePersonal Checks Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center 110Avertissement Précautions à prendre111 Pour le Canada112 Propos du bloc-batteriePropos du chargeur de batterie 113 Index114 Rotate Rotate Display Scene ModeSoft Skin Mode Speaker Sports Mode Standard Status Indicator115 MemoAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc
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