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4:2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.

•Is [BURST] in the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P63)

5:The subject is not focused properly.

•The focus range varies depending on the recording mode.

Rotate the mode dial to set the proper mode for the distance to the subject.

•Is the subject beyond the focus range of the camera? (P22, 43)

•Have you taken a picture with jitter?

6:The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective.

•The shutter speed will become slower and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. In this case, we recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P22) We recommend using the self-timer (P39) when taking pictures with a slow shutter speed.

7:The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture.

•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?

(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO sensitivity increases.)

–Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P60)

–Set [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P64)

–Take pictures in bright places.

•In [HIGH SENS.] (P49) in scene mode, the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing.

This is not a malfunction.

8:The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene.

•If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not a malfunction.

9:A reddish vertical line appears on the LCD monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway or when recording motion pictures.

•This is a phenomenon called smear. It is a characteristic of CCD and appears when the subject has a bright part. Black or green

vertical lines may also appear or uneven colours may appear around the smear. This is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.

10:Motion picture recording stops in the middle.

•Are you using a MultiMediaCard?

–This unit does not support MultiMediaCards.

•When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we recommend using a High Speed SD Memory Card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.

•Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.

∫LCD monitor

1:The LCD monitor sometimes turns off although the camera is turned on.

•Have you set economy mode? (P19)

–In economy mode, the LCD monitor turns off while the flash is charged.

2:The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.

•This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures.

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Contents DMC-FX10 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFollowing Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note Battery charger About the battery packAbout the battery 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 BatteryCheck 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 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/SETPress 2 on a menu screen About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon 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 pictureExposure P40 Focusing P23Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P59 Party P47 Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBasic menu settings Preventing jitter camera shake10k15cm Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODEOther Settings in Simple mode 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 pictureWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Playing back picturesTo delete a single picture 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 exposurePower LCD/High angle mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPress 3/4 to select a 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 AutoForced on Red-eye Reduction Slow sync Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash settingRed-eye Reduction 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 MODE1Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET SettingsPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then press Focus range Taking Close-up PicturesPress 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 Self Portrait Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Party mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery modeBirthday setting Technique for Candle light modeAge display setting PET Setting the shutter speedTake pictures Technique for Starry sky modeTechnique for Fireworks mode 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 Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Setting the departure/return dateNumber of days that have passed since the departure 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 settingAWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance 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 VividPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens 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/SETTo display the picture rotated Rotate DISP./ROTATEDeleting all favorites Rotate Picture is rotated manually Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Date StampWith Time Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETTime Dpof Print Multi settingPrint with Date setting for Dpof print Setting the picture to print and the number of printsTo print the date To cancel all settingsNumber of prints icon B appears Preventing accidental erasure of pictures ProtectMaking the picture smaller ResizePress 2/1 to select the size and then press Press the shutter button TrimmingCopying the picture data Only when selectingCopy Press MENU/SET several times to close the menuDo not turn the camera off during formatting FormatInitializing the card 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 printingPrint with Date OFF Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETFAVORITE¢ 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 ErrorPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable 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 SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form106 107 Request for Service Notice For USA Only108 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage 109 Carry-In or Mail-In ServicePersonal Checks Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center 110Avertissement Précautions à prendre111 Pour le CanadaPropos du chargeur de batterie 112Propos du bloc-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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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.

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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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