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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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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
VQT2D57

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FS12 Model No. 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.

  • 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 “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. ∫ Cautions for Use • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
  • Page 4 ∫ 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 5 • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions The procedure is described for DMC-FS12 as an example. -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

  • 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) AC Cable A: Hong Kong Special Administrative DMW-BCF10E DE-A60B Region of China and Saudi Arabia...

  • 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-AC5G; 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/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-BCF10E).

  • 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. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) 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: Basic 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

    • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

  • Page 19: 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 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

    1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 10,300,000 pixels, Primary colour filter (DMC-FS62) Lens: Optical 4kzoom, fl5.5 mm to 22 mm [35 mm film camera equivalent: 31 mm to 124 mm (DMC-FS12)/33 mm to 132 mm (DMC-FS62)]/F2.8 to F5.9 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extra optical zoom: Max.
  • Page 24 Memory Card Picture size Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4000k3000 pixels (DMC-FS12), 3648k2736 pixels (DMC-FS62), 3264k2448 pixels (DMC-FS12), 3072k2304 pixels (DMC-FS62), 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 640k480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y]...
  • Page 25 Audio line output (monaural) Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin) Dimensions: Approx. 97.0 mm (W)k54.4 mm (H)k21.7 mm (D) (DMC-FS12)/ Approx. 97.0 mm (W)k54.4 mm (H)k21.2 mm (D) (DMC-FS62) (excluding the projecting parts) Mass: Approx. 117 g (DMC-FS12)/Approx. 115 g (DMC-FS62) (excluding card and battery) Approx.
  • Page 26 Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft • Corporation. 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...

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