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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS12 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Digital camera model no. dmc-fs12; dmc-fs62
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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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Operating Instructions

Model No.
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.

Digital Camera

DMC-FS12
DMC-FS62
Basic
VQT2D55

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DMC-FS62 Before use, please read these 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. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT2D55...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    ∫ IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance with the following code: text carefully. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. This appliance is supplied with a moulded As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the three pin mains plug for your safety and...
  • Page 4 • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • 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.
  • Page 5 ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged. •...
  • Page 6 • 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.) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
  • Page 7 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/ By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    • Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! •...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    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) AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable DMW-BCF10E DE-A60A CD-ROM •...

  • Page 10: 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 11 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-AC5E; optional) are used. • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

  • Page 12: 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 13 ¢ • 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 14: 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-BCF10E).

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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-AC5E;...

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (·: Normal Picture Mode)

    · [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.35 W (When recording) (DMC-FS12) 1.15 W (When recording) (DMC-FS62) 0.6 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS12) 0.5 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS62) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS12)/10,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS62) Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter (DMC-FS12)
  • Page 26 Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 5 pictures/second (DMC-FS12)/ Approx. 6 pictures/second (DMC-FS62) (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.
  • Page 27 (DMC-FS62) (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V...
  • Page 28 Other names, company names, and product names printed in these • instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre VQT2D55 Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH F0409MH0 Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...

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