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Panasonic DMC-FX12 Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-FX12
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DMC-FX10
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Before use, please read these
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX12 Model No. DMC-FX10 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT1C27...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    • Please note that the actual controls and We would like to take this opportunity to components, menu items, etc. of your thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera may look somewhat Digital Camera. Please read these different from those shown in the...

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Before Use ∫ 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 Before Use Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 5 • Be particularly careful in the following ∫ About illustrations in these operating places as they may cause this unit to instructions malfunction. The procedure is described for – Places with a lot of sand or dust. DMC-FX12 as an example. VQT1C27...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..39 Compensating the Exposure ....40 Optical Image Stabilizer ......41 Before Use Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being Information for Your Safety....... 2 recorded ..........42 Taking Close-up Pictures......43 Preparation Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded...
  • Page 7 • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • [RESIZE] • All enquiries transactions and distribution Making the picture smaller ....77 facilities are provided directly by Panasonic • [TRIMMING] UK Ltd. Enlarging a picture and trimming it ... 78 •...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Accessories • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. Check that all the accessories are included • The card is optional. before using the camera. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P81, 83, 87) Backlight compensation in simple mode button (P26) 20 [DC IN] socket (P81, 83) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC In these operating instructions, the adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). operations on the cursor button are •...

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Preparation • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P14) Refer to P14 when you use a card. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P15) 21 Tripod receptacle •...

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery 3 Detach the battery after charging with the Charger is completed. The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. •...

  • Page 12: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • Temperature: 23 °C/ ∫ Charging ¢ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card Charging time Approx. 130 min (16 MB). Charging time and number of recordable • Using the supplied battery.

  • Page 13: Inserting And Removing The Battery/The Card (Optional)

    The data on the built-in memory or the out upright. card may be damaged. Be particularly careful while the built-in memory or the card is being accessed. (P21) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. VQT1C27...

  • Page 14: About The Built-In Memory/The Card (Optional)

    Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted.) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs • The built-in memory capacity is about (This Site is English only.) 27 MB. • Refer to P99 for information about the •...

  • Page 15: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. (Clock Set) • Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is correct.

  • Page 16: About The Mode Dial

    Preparation ∫ Basic About the Mode Dial : Normal picture mode (P22) Use this mode for normal recording. If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can not only switch : Simple mode (P24) between recording and playback but This mode is recommended for beginners.

  • Page 17: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY AUTO displayed. ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY MENU W.BALANCE SELECT EXIT SENSITIVITY AUTO...

  • Page 18: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation ∫ Closing the menu screen About the Setup Menu Press [MENU/SET]. • When the mode dial is set to [ • Set items as required. (Refer to P18 to 20 ], you can also for each menu item.) • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the close the menu screen by pressing the initial settings at the time of purchase.
  • Page 19 Preparation • Power save mode is not activated in the – While the self-timer is set following cases. – While recording motion pictures – When using the AC adaptor [WORLD TIME] (P56) (DMW-AC5E; optional) MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu –...
  • Page 20 Preparation • The folder number and the clock setting [VOLUME] are not changed. MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P17) [VIDEO OUT] The volume of speakers can be adjusted in (Playback mode only) (P87) 7 steps from level 6 to 0.

  • Page 21: Lcd Monitor Display/Switching The Lcd Monitor Display

    Preparation LCD Monitor Display/ • The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the Switching the LCD built-in memory (or the card). Monitor Display – When using the built-in memory ∫ Screen display in normal picture – When using the card mode [ ] (Initial settings) •...

  • Page 22: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking pictures 2 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. F2.8 1/30 •...
  • Page 23 Basic ∫ Colour (P59) • You can switch the flash setting to match the recording. (P35) • The colour of the subject will differ if the colour of the light surrounding it differs, such as when the light comes from •...

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Basic ∫ Direction detection function Taking Pictures in Pictures recorded with the camera held Simple Mode vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P71) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up This mode allows beginners to take or down.
  • Page 25 ]. (P42) screen for about 1 second. • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P60, 61): [BEEP] – [ ENLARGE]: [OFF] No operation sound (7M) (DMC-FX12)/ [LOW] Soft operation sound (6M) (DMC-FX10)/ [HIGH] Loud operation sound – [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: (2.5M EZ)/ [CLOCK SET] – [ E-MAIL]: Change date and time.

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    • When the backlight compensation additionally closer with no picture quality function is activated, [ deterioration [Maximum of 4.5k (compensating backlight ON indication (DMC-FX12)/4.1k (DMC-FX10)]. A) appears. Press 3 again to cancel this function. ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
  • Page 27 When you set the picture size to [ (±: Available, —: Not available) (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 7M (7 million ¢ DMC-FX12 pixels) (DMC-FX12)/ 6M (6 million pixels) (DMC-FX10) CCD area is cropped to the Maximum centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a...

  • Page 28: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    DMC-FX12 [REC] mode menu. However, if a picture size that can use extra optical zoom is ≥[OFF]: selected, a maximum of 18k (DMC-FX12)/ ≥[ON]: 16.5k (DMC-FX10) zoom can be achieved with the 4.5k (DMC-FX12)/4.1k (DMC-FX10) extra optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom.

  • Page 29: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic Checking the 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the Recorded Picture position. (Review) REVIEW4X You can check the recorded pictures while DELETE still in [REC] mode. 1 Press 4 [REV]. • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom REVIEW1X position indication A appears for about 1 second.

  • Page 30: Playing Back/Deleting Pictures

    Basic Playing back/Deleting • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P65), the Pictures pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. • This camera is based on the DCF The picture data on the built-in memory is standard “Design rule for Camera File played back or deleted when a card is not system”...
  • Page 31 Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then [ALL DELETE] press [MENU/SET] to set. 1 Press [ ] twice. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) 2 Press 3/4 to select MULTI DELETE [MULTI DELETE] or DELETE THE PICTURES [ALL DELETE] and then press YOU MARKED?

  • Page 32: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) F No display (Recording guide line) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor G No display ¢1 Histogram Changing the information In playback mode displayed 100 _ 0001 1ST DAY months days 10:00 1.DEC. 2007 DISPLAY/LCD MODE 100 _ 0001 A LCD monitor (LCD) Press [DISPLAY] to change.
  • Page 33 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line Examples of histogram When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the 100 _ 0001 cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by F2.8 1/200 viewing the size, the slope and the balance 10:00 1.DEC.

  • Page 34: Brightening The Lcd Monitor (Power Lcd/High Angle Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Brightening the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor [POWER LCD] becomes brighter and (Power LCD/High angle mode) easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. The LCD monitor is • If the mode dial is set [ ] and [ ], the [HIGH ANGLE] easier to see when taking...

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling Power LCD or High angle Taking Pictures using mode the Built-in Flash • If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step is displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel Power LCD mode or High angle mode.

  • Page 36: Vqt1C27

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢1 ∫ Available flash settings by recording : AUTO/Red-eye reduction mode The flash is automatically activated when The available flash settings depend on the the recording conditions make it necessary. recording mode. It is activated once before the actual (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial recording to reduce the red-eye setting)

  • Page 37: Vqt1C27

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The flash setting is memorised even if the other than [ISO400] in intelligent ISO camera is turned off. However, the scene sensitivity mode [ ] (P42), the ISO mode flash setting is reset to the initial sensitivity is automatically increased to a setting when the scene mode is changed.

  • Page 38: Vqt1C27

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting – [STARRY SKY] (P49): 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Shutter speed Flash setting – [FIREWORKS] (P50): 1/4th of a second, (Sec.) 2 seconds : AUTO : AUTO/ • Do not look directly at the flash at Red-eye close range when it is activated.

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures with • If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is the Self-timer cancelled. • When using a tripod etc., setting the 1 Press 2 [ self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

  • Page 40: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Compensating the 1 Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] Exposure appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. EXPOSURE Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background.

  • Page 41: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Optical Image pictures while the demonstration screen is displayed.) Stabilizer Press 1 to exit the demonstration screen. JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO. This mode detects jitter and compensates CANNOT BE DISPLAYED for it. IN REC MODE EXIT 1 Press and hold the optical image A: Jitter detection demonstration stabilizer button A until B: Movement detection demonstration...

  • Page 42: Changing The Sensitivity According To The Movement Of The Subject Being Recorded

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the • Jitter is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a moving subject by increasing sensitivity according the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter to the movement of the speed faster. subject being recorded The camera detects the movement of the F2.8 subject near the centre of the screen and 1/125...

  • Page 43: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Close-up • The focus range becomes the same as Pictures macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] • When the flash is activated, the ISO sensitivity is automatically increased to a This mode allows you to take close-up maximum of [ISO640].

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking pictures that • The available flash range is about 30 cm to 5.0 m (Wide). (When the ISO sensitivity is match the scene being set to [AUTO].) recorded • We recommend setting the flash to Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures (Scene mode) at close range.

  • Page 45: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Press [MENU/SET] and then perform [PORTRAIT] steps to change the scene mode. MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P44) The person stands out from the ∫ About the information background and has a healthier •...

  • Page 46: [Self Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] MENU MENU MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P44) menu and select a scene mode. (P44) Select this to take pictures of yourself.

  • Page 47: [Night Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Keep the subject still for about 1 second [FOOD] after taking the picture. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the menu and select a scene mode.

  • Page 48: [Candle Light]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Age display setting [CANDLE LIGHT] • To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to set MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures. menu and select a scene mode.

  • Page 49: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] [HIGH SENS.] MENU MENU MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P44) menu and select a scene mode. (P44) Select this when you want to take pictures Select this mode for high-sensitivity of a pet such as a dog or a cat.

  • Page 50: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode 2 Take pictures. • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. • This mode is most effective when the MENU CANCEL subject is 10 m or more away. •...

  • Page 51: [Snow]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Adjusting the white balance [SNOW] [WB ADJUST.] You can adjust the hue to match the water MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] depth and the weather. menu and select a scene mode. (P44) 1 Press ] twice to display This allows you to take pictures that show...

  • Page 52: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect Motion Picture Mode ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select 1 Press the shutter button halfway [ASPECT RATIO] and then press to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 53 • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 54: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the departure/return date Recording which Day (e.g.: The following are examples of the of the Vacation You screen in normal picture mode [ Take the Picture 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1.
  • Page 55 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2/1: Select the desired item. using the date in the clock setting and the 3/4: Set the year, month and date. travel destination setting. • The travel date is cancelled if the • The travel date setting is memorised even current date is after the return date.

  • Page 56: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] Displaying the Time at (Perform steps the Travel Destination 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then (World Time) press [MENU/SET] to set. WORLD TIME DESTINATION HOME If you set your home area and the travel 10:00 1.DEC.
  • Page 57 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finishing setting the home area • The current time at the selected travel • If you are setting the home area for the destination area is displayed on the top first time, the screen returns to the screen right of the screen and the time shown in step 1 of “Setting the home difference from the home area is...

  • Page 58: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Using the quick setting Using the [REC] Mode A: Cursor buttons Menu B: [MENU/SET] button C: [FUNC] button • You can use [FUNC] to easily set the following items when recording. – Burst Increase the variey of pictures you can take –...

  • Page 59: [W.balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P17) This function allows you to reproduce a white colour close to real life in pictures KlKelvin Colour Temperature recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc.

  • Page 60: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ISO sensitivity 1250 • When you take a picture with the flash, the Use in bright white balance may not be properly places Suitable suitable adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for (e.g. outdoors) the subject. Use in dark •...

  • Page 61: [Pict.size]/[Quality] Setting A Picture Size And Quality That Match Your Use Of The Pictures

    ∫ Number of pixels TV, high-definition TV etc. You can print pictures more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (7M) (DMC-FX12)/ ] (6M) (DMC-FX10) is selected. When a smaller picture size [ (0.3M EZ) is selected, you can record more...

  • Page 62: [Af Mode]

    – [ ENLARGE]: halfway. This is not a malfunction. (7M) (DMC-FX12)/ (6M) (DMC-FX10)/ – [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: • The AF area displayed is bigger than (2.5M EZ)/ usual when taking pictures in dark places –...

  • Page 63: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) may also be bigger than usual when • The burst speed becomes slower if the taking pictures in underwater mode. ISO sensitivity (P42, 60) is set to [ISO400] or higher. • The burst speed may become slower in dark places because the shutter speed becomes slower.

  • Page 64: [Col.mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [COL.MODE] [ON] The AF assist lamp turns on in low Setting a colour effect and picture light conditions. At this time, the quality for the recorded picture AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears on the screen. The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m.

  • Page 65: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will Screens (Multi Playback) appear. – [ ] (Favourites) – [ ] (Motion picture) – [ ]([BABY1]/[BABY2]/[PET] 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards in scene mode) ] [W] to display multiple –...

  • Page 66: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Displaying Pictures by • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ [W] to return to the calendar screen. Recording Date 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a (Calendar Playback) picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear.

  • Page 67: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or Zoom press [MENU/SET]. ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards 3 Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 68: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Pictures Refer to [VOLUME] (P20) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back Press 2/1 to select a picture with this camera is QuickTime Motion with a motion picture icon [ JPEG.

  • Page 69: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode Items that can be set menu Menu Item screen : [SLIDE SHOW] (P70) : [FAVORITE] (P70) You can use various functions in playback : [ROTATE DISP.] (P71) mode to rotate pictures, set protection for : [ROTATE] (P71) them etc.

  • Page 70: [Slide Show]

    Advanced (Playback) • The cursor displayed during a slide [SLIDE SHOW] show A or while a slide show is paused Playing back pictures in order for a B or during [MANUAL] slide show C is the same as 3/4/2/1. fixed duration •...

  • Page 71: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate] To Display The Picture Rotated

    Advanced (Playback) useful so only the pictures you want to be 1 Press 4 to select [ON] and then printed remain on the card. press [MENU/SET]. • Use [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] on the PLAY CD-ROM (supplied), to set, confirm or SLIDE SHOW delete favourites.

  • Page 72: [Date Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Rotate for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was (The picture is rotated manually.) established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and Information Technology Industries and then press 4. Association)”.
  • Page 73 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 4 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. and then press 4. (The screen shown appears when you select a picture recorded with a [ DATE picture size.) STAMP...

  • Page 74: [Dpof Print]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Multi setting • You cannot use the following functions if the date information has been stamped on 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture the picture. and then press 4 to SET/ – [DATE STAMP] CANCEL. – The [PRINT WITH DATE] setting for DPOF print –...
  • Page 75 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting ∫ To cancel all settings 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then to print and then press 3/4 to press [MENU/SET]. set the number of prints. CANCEL ALL DPOF DPOF SET THIS CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS?

  • Page 76: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting • DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture Order Format”. This feature allows you to and then press 4 to SET/CANCEL. write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant PROTECT THIS system.

  • Page 77: [Resize]

    Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Aspect ratio Picture size setting Making the picture smaller (DMC-FX12) MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P69) This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of a picture to attach it to an e-mail or upload it to a website.

  • Page 78: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [TRIMMING] [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enlarging a picture and trimming it MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode TRIMMING menu and select the item to set. (P69) DELETE ORIGINAL You can enlarge and then clip the important PICTURE?

  • Page 79: [Copy]

    2 Press 2/1 to select the picture • It may take time to copy the picture data. and then press 4. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic (Only when selecting [ digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a...

  • Page 80: [Format]

    Advanced (Playback) • It may take longer to format the built-in [FORMAT] memory than the card. (Max. about Initializing the built-in memory or a 15 sec.) card • You cannot format an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card when the card’s MENU MENU Press [...

  • Page 81: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). • Set the camera to a mode other than ] mode. You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC 1 Turn on the camera and the PC.
  • Page 82 Connecting to other equipment ∫ About motion picture playback on a PC ∫ Conditions under which a different Use the software “QuickTime” folder number is used (for Windows 2000/XP) in the CD-ROM In the following cases, the picture is not (supplied) to play back motion pictures recorded in the same folder as the recorded on this camera on a PC.

  • Page 83: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment • It may not be possible to playback the and the PC are connected. If a printer is motion pictures on the built-in memory or connected, change the mode to a mode a card normally when this unit and the PC other than [ ] mode and then check that are connected.
  • Page 84 Connecting to other equipment • It may take time to print some pictures. mode or the number of days that have Use a battery with sufficient battery power been passed since the departure date in (P21) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; [TRAVEL DATE] (P54), use the software optional) when you connect to a printer.
  • Page 85 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting multiple pictures and 3 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] printing them and then press [MENU/SET]. 1 Press 3. MULTI SELECT 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE １秒...
  • Page 86 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Layout printing • [NUM. OF PRINTS] Set the number of prints. • When printing the same picture on 1 • You can set up to 999 prints. sheet of paper For example, if you want to print the same •...

  • Page 87: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment • 2 White: to the audio input socket appears if you change the mode dial to a mode other than [ ] while the camera 3 Turn the TV on and select external and the printer are connected. Set the input.

  • Page 88: Others

    Others Others Screen Display In recording (after settings) 14 Burst (P63) : Audio recording (P52) 15 White balance (P59) 16 ISO sensitivity (P60) : ISO limit (P42) ISOMAX ISOMAX ISOMAX 1250 17 Colour mode (P64) 18 Picture mode (P52) (4:3) (16:9) F2.8 1/30...
  • Page 89 Others 100 _ 0001 PLAY MOTION PICTURE 1ST DAY F2.8 1/30 10:00 1.DEC. 2007 BACKLIGHT B Recording in simple mode C In playback 1 Flash mode (P35) 1 Playback mode (P30) 2 Focus (P22) 2 Number of DPOF prints (P74) 3 Picture mode (P24) 3 Protected picture (P76) : Jitter alert (P24)

  • Page 90: Cautions For Use

    Others 15 Travel destination setting (P56) • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect 16 Age (P48) the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. 17 Power LCD (P34) • If the camera is adversely affected by 18 Number of days that have passed since electromagnetic equipment and stops the travel date (P54) functioning properly, turn the camera off...
  • Page 91 Others ∫ About the LCD monitor Store the removed battery in the battery • Do not press the LCD monitor with carrying case (supplied). excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first.

  • Page 92: Message Display

    Others ∫ Charger year. Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely • If you use the battery charger near a discharged. radio, the radio reception may be • We recommend storing the camera with a disturbed.
  • Page 93 Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN [MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] THE CARD] • An error has occurred accessing the card. There is no space left on the built-in Insert the card again. memory or the card. [READ ERROR •...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Others [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/ • Is the battery inserted correctly? [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] – Check the direction of the battery. • The AV cable is connected to the camera. (P13) Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete •...
  • Page 95 Others 4: 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time. • If recording under fluorescent light, the • Is [BURST] in the [REC] mode menu brightness or the hue may change set to [ON]? (P63) slightly when the shutter speed becomes fast.
  • Page 96 Others 3: The LCD monitor flickers indoors. The camera has a function that automatically rotates the display of • The LCD monitor may flicker for a few pictures recorded holding the camera seconds after turning the camera on vertically. (If you take pictures when indoors under fluorescent light.
  • Page 97 Others the PC and then write them back to the – You cannot print pictures with printers card, the pictures may be displayed with which do not support PictBridge. (P83) dates different from the actual recording • Reset the mode to [ ].
  • Page 98 Others 4: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. 9: Colours appear on the picture which • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] were not found in the actual scene. mode menu set to [ON]? (P63) • Depending on the zoom magnification, •...

  • Page 99: Available Recording Time

    [ ]. (P24) ∫ Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio (7M): (6M): (5M EZ): Picture size (3072k2304 pixels) (2816k2112 pixels) (2560k1920 pixels) (DMC-FX12) (DMC-FX10) (DMC-FX12) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card...
  • Page 100 Others Aspect ratio (6M): (5M): (0.3M EZ): Picture size (3072k2048 pixels) (2816k1880 pixels) (640k480 pixels) (DMC-FX12) (DMC-FX10) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 2320 3770...
  • Page 101 Others Aspect ratio (2M EZ): Picture size (1920k1080 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1720 2 GB 1800 3410 4 GB 3540 6700 ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio 30fps 10fps...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Power Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording) (DMC-FX12) 1.4 W (When recording) (DMC-FX10) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 7,200,000 pixels (DMC-FX12)/6,000,000 pixels (DMC-FX10) Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 7,380,000 pixels (DMC-FX12)/ 6,370,000 pixels (DMC-FX10), Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 3.0k zoom, fl5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera...
  • Page 103 SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only) Picture size Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [ 3072k2304 pixels (DMC-FX12), 2816k2112 pixels (DMC-FX10), 2560k1920 pixels (DMC-FX12), 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [...
  • Page 104 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1C27 F1206Hy0 ( 10000 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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