Panasonic DMC-FX12 Format, Initializing the card, Do not turn the camera off during formatting

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Advanced (Playback)

[FORMAT]

Initializing the card

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P69) Usually, it is not necessary to format the built-in memory and the card.

Format them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears.

Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

(The illustration shows the screen when the built-in memory is formatted.)

FORMAT

DELETE ALL DATA

ON THE BUILT-IN MEMORY?

 

YES

 

 

 

NO

 

MENU

 

 

 

SELECT

SET

MENU

SET

 

 

•When a card is not inserted, you can format the built-in memory. When a card is inserted, you can format the card.

•If you press [MENU/SET] while formatting the built-in memory, the formatting will stop halfway. (However, all the pictures will be deleted.)

•Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data including any protected pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting.

•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

•Use a battery with sufficient battery power (P21) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when formatting.

•Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. (Max. about 15 sec.)

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•You cannot format an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card when the card’s Write- Protect switch A is set to [LOCK].

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•If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033

or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call:

1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or

send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

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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 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 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 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 2 on a menu screen About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon 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 ¶Exposure P40 Focusing P23Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P59 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Basic menu settingsPreventing jitter camera shake Party P4710k15cm Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODEOther Settings in Simple mode 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 TWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Playing back picturesTo delete a single picture 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 histogramPower LCD/High angle mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPress 3/4 to select a 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 FuncAWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance 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 SepiaPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens 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 finishTo display the picture rotated Rotate DISP./ROTATEDeleting all favorites Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuDate Stamp Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyWith Time Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETTime Multi setting Print with Date setting for Dpof printSetting the picture to print and the number of prints 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 buttonOnly when selecting CopyPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataDo not turn the camera off during formatting FormatInitializing the card 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 itPrint with Date OFF Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETFAVORITE¢ 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 CardPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable 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 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 109Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Service Center110 Personal ChecksPrécautions à prendre 111Pour le Canada AvertissementPropos du chargeur de batterie 112Propos du bloc-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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