Panasonic DMCFX12S, DMC-FX12, DMC-FX10, DMCFX12K operating instructions Contents

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Contents

 

Before Use

 

Information for Your Safety

2

Preparation

 

Standard Accessories

8

Names of the Components

8

Quick Guide

10

Charging the Battery with the Charger ...

11

About the Battery (charging/number of

 

recordable pictures)

12

Inserting and Removing the Battery/the

 

Card (optional)

13

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

 

(optional)

14

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

15

• Changing the clock setting

15

About the Mode Dial

16

Setting the Menu

17

About the Setup Menu

18

LCD Monitor Display/Switching the LCD

 

Monitor Display

21

Basic

 

Taking pictures

22

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

24

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

26

• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the

 

Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)

26

• Using the Digital Zoom

 

Further extending the zoom

28

Checking the Recorded Picture

 

(Review)

29

Playing back/Deleting Pictures

30

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor

32

• Changing the information

 

displayed

32

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• Brightening the LCD Monitor

 

(Power LCD/High angle mode)

34

Taking Pictures using

 

the Built-in Flash

35

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

39

Compensating the Exposure

40

Optical Image Stabilizer

41

Changing the sensitivity according to the

 

movement of the subject being

 

recorded

42

Taking Close-up Pictures

43

Taking pictures that match the scene

 

being recorded

 

(Scene mode)

44

– [PORTRAIT]

45

– [SOFT SKIN]

45

– [SELF PORTRAIT]

46

– [SCENERY]

46

– [SPORTS]

46

– [NIGHT PORTRAIT]

46

– [NIGHT SCENERY]

47

– [FOOD]

47

– [PARTY]

47

– [CANDLE LIGHT]

48

– [BABY1]/[BABY2]

48

– [PET]

49

– [SUNSET]

49

– [HIGH SENS.]

49

– [STARRY SKY]

49

– [FIREWORKS]

50

– [BEACH]

50

– [SNOW]

51

– [AERIAL PHOTO]

51

– [UNDERWATER]

51

Motion Picture Mode

52

Recording which Day of the Vacation

 

You Take the Picture

54

Displaying the Time at the Travel

 

Destination (World Time)

56

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

58

• [W.BALANCE]

 

Adjusting the hue for a more

 

natural picture

59

• [SENSITIVITY]

 

Setting the light sensitivity

60

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Contents DMC-FX10 Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery pack About the battery chargerBattery 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 PicturesInserting 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 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 itemAbout the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 2 on a menu screen 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 ¶Focusing P23 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P59Exposure P40 Preventing jitter camera shake Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBasic menu settings Party P47Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Other Settings in Simple mode10k15cm 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 TPlaying back pictures To delete a single pictureWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen 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 histogramPress LCD Mode for 1 second Press 3/4 to select a modePower LCD/High angle 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 ISOShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Red-eye ReductionForced on Red-eye Reduction Slow sync 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 compositionSettings Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then pressPress 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 Technique for Portrait mode About the informationRefer 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 flashTechnique for Candle light mode Age display settingBirthday setting Setting the shutter speed PETTechnique for Starry sky mode Technique for Fireworks modeTake pictures 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 Setting the departure/return date Number of days that have passed since the departure 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 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 FuncAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB 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 SepiaDisplaying Multiple Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screensPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture 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 finishRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesTo display the picture rotated Date Stamp Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET TimeWith Time Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Multi settingPrint with Date setting for Dpof print Dpof PrintTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon B appearsTo print the date Protect Preventing accidental erasure of picturesResize Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressMaking the picture smaller Trimming Press the shutter buttonPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Only when selectingCopy Copying the picture dataFormat Initializing the cardDo not turn the camera off during formatting 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 itPress Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET FAVORITE¢Print with Date OFF 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 CardTroubleshooting USB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB CablePlease RE-CONNECT the Printer 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 105Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 106For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 107Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage108 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 109110 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center Personal ChecksPour le Canada Précautions à prendre111 Avertissement112 Propos du bloc-batteriePropos du chargeur de 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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DMCFX12S, DMC-FX10, DMCFX12K, DMC-FX12 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FX12 and DMC-FX10 are part of Panasonic’s compact digital camera series, known for their blend of size, performance, and ease of use. Launched in the mid-2000s, these cameras offered a solid choice for casual photographers seeking quality without the bulk of larger DSLR systems.

At the core of both models is a 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor. The DMC-FX12 features a resolution of 7.2 megapixels, while the DMC-FX10 has a 6.0-megapixel sensor. This resolution enables users to capture detailed images suitable for prints and online sharing. The cameras are equipped with a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens, characterized by a 35mm equivalent focal length of 28-100mm, providing a versatile zoom range that is ideal for various shooting scenarios from landscapes to portraits.

One of the standout features of both the DMC-FX12 and DMC-FX10 is the incorporation of Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) technology. This innovation helps to minimize the effects of camera shake, particularly in low-light conditions or when using telephoto settings, resulting in sharper images and enhanced overall quality.

Both models also offer a variety of shooting modes, including intelligent auto mode, which automatically adjusts settings based on the scene being captured. This allows even novice photographers to achieve satisfactory results without needing extensive technical knowledge. Additionally, the cameras come equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD screen, providing a clear view for composing and reviewing images.

In terms of connectivity, the DMC-FX12 and DMC-FX10 provide USB and AV outputs, making it easy to transfer images to computers or display them on televisions. They also support SD/SDHC memory cards, allowing for expandable storage that accommodates numerous photos and videos.

The build quality of these cameras is robust yet lightweight, making them ideal for travel. Compact dimensions mean they can easily fit into pockets or small bags, ensuring they are always ready for action. The user-friendly interface further enhances their appeal, allowing quick access to essential functions and settings.

In summary, the Panasonic DMC-FX12 and DMC-FX10 represent a solid entry in the realm of compact cameras with their impressive combination of resolution, lens quality, optical stabilization, and user-friendly features, appealing to both novice photographers and those looking for a reliable secondary camera.
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