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Panasonic DMC-FS12 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMC-FS12 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FS12
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting section.
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
VQT2D43
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting section. For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT2D43 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera.
  • Page 3 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...
  • Page 4 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 5 A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety....................2 Standard Accessories......................7 Names of the Components ....................8 Charging the Battery......................10 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery........... 12 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ..................13 • Changing the clock setting ..................13 Setting the Menu.......................

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) USB Connection Cable CD-ROM DMW-BCF10PP DE-A59B •...

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp LCD monitor Status indicator [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button [MODE] button 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation/Auto bracket B: 4/Macro mode C: 2/Self-timer button D: 1/Flash setting button In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
  • Page 9 22 Card/Battery door 23 Release lever 24 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.
  • Page 11 ¢ • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

  • Page 12: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCF10PP).

  • Page 13: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 14: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
  • Page 15 Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen.

  • Page 16: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

  • Page 17: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [REC] mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 18: Scene Detection

    Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;...

  • Page 19: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (·: Normal Picture Mode)

    · [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 20: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK] – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

  • Page 21: Deleting Pictures

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

  • Page 22: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reader(R)] and then follow the messages on the screen to install. ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.35 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 4kzoom, fl5.5 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 31 mm to 124 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9...
  • Page 24 Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 5 pictures/second (3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.) Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 10 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600...
  • Page 25 Quality: Fine/Standard Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding Motion pictures: “QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio) Interface Digital: “USB 2.0” (Full Speed) Analog video/ audio: NTSC, Audio line output (monaural) Terminal...
  • Page 26 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCF10PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity (Minimum): 3.6 V/940 mAh Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 27: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Description Illustration DMW-BCF10PP Battery Pack DMW-AVC1 AV Cable DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler Soft Case DMW-CS5 DMW-CHFX30 Semi Hard Case RP-SDV32GU1K 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDV16GU1K 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM12GU1K 12 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDV08GU1K 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM06GU1K...
  • Page 28 Other names, company names, and product names printed in these • instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3  Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in China Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

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