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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FS12 Model No. DMC-FS62 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2D79...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Deleting Pictures ........44 • To delete a single picture ....44 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) Before Use or all the pictures.......45 Advanced (Recording pictures) Quick Guide ..........4 Standard Accessories .......6 Names of the Components .......7 About the LCD Monitor......46 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Preparation Flash............48...
  • Page 3 Using the [REC] Mode Menu ....81 • [PICTURE SIZE] .......81 Connecting to other equipment • [QUALITY].........82 • [ASPECT RATIO]......83 • [INTELLIGENT ISO]......84 Connecting to a PC .......114 • [SENSITIVITY] ........85 Printing the Pictures ......117 • [WHITE BALANCE]......86 • Selecting a single picture and •...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P9) •...
  • Page 5 Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P41) - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 7: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P48) Lens (P129) Self-timer indicator (P55) AF assist lamp (P93) LCD monitor (P46, 125) Status indicator (P15, 26, [MENU/SET] button (P18) [DISPLAY] button (P46) [Q.MENU] (P23)/Delete (P44) button [MODE] button (P30) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P20) 11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P56)/...
  • Page 8 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P15. - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    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 10 Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 90 indicator A lights green. •...
  • Page 11 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note •...

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

    ¢ • 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 13 Preparation Approx. 360 min (DMC-FS12) Playback time Approx. 450 min (DMC-FS62) The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above.

  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Preparation 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.
  • Page 15 Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected. • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When operating it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.

  • Page 16: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
  • Page 17 • You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note •...

  • Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation 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 • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 19: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P79) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. •...

  • Page 20: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose 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 21: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal picture mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the Normal picture mode Ø...
  • Page 22 Preparation Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š].

  • Page 23: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P92) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed.

  • Page 24: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. Setting Date/Time.
  • Page 25 Preparation Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. u [VOLUME] • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. [MONITOR] These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high...
  • Page 26 Preparation Change the focus icon. [FOCUS ICON] You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] q [ECONOMY] [AUTO LCD OFF]:...
  • Page 27 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
  • Page 28 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 29 For Canadian assistance, please call: For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

  • Page 30: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation 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 31 Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes Intelligent auto mode (P32) ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal picture mode (P36) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My scene mode (P58) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Scene mode (P58) Û...

  • Page 32: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) 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 33 Basic Hold the camera gently with both hands,  keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. B Flash C AF assist lamp  Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused.

  • Page 34: Scene Detection

    Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [‡] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] •...

  • Page 35: About The Flash

    Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice. Settings in Intelligent auto mode •...

  • Page 36: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic · [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 37: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 38: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic ∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When the recordable range display has appeared in red • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects •...

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ñ· ¿n [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.8k (DMC-FS12)/7.1k (DMC-FS62)], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
  • Page 40 Basic ∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS12)/10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS62) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note •...

  • Page 41: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [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 42: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P100) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 43: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MODE] during playback. Press 3 / 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P41) All the pictures are played back. MENU [SLIDE SHOW] (P94) /SET The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P97) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

  • Page 44: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [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 45: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...

  • Page 46: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P42), while playing back motion pictures (P99) and during a slide show (P94), you can only select...
  • Page 47 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guideline When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.  Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰].
  • Page 49 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it ‡: AUTO necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
  • Page 50 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by Recording mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ ñ ¢ — — — —...
  • Page 51 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 6.3 m (20.7 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.7 m (5.58 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 80 cm (2.62 feet) ISO80...
  • Page 52 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 1 or 1/8 to 1/2000 1/30 to 1/2000 ¢2 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000 ‰ Œ The shutter speed changes depending on the [STABILIZER] (P92) setting.

  • Page 53: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ·n [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
  • Page 54 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Focus range in AF macro mode ¢ The focus range changes in steps. 50 cm (1.64 feet) 5 cm (0.17 feet) • Focus range will be 5 cm (0.17 feet) to ¶ during Macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...

  • Page 56: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿n [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...

  • Page 58: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) When you select a Scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Registering scenes in Scene mode (My scene mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the Scene mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording modes.

  • Page 59: Selecting The Scene Mode For Each Recording (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing My scene mode Press [MODE], select the third item from the top and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen. Press 3 to select [ ], switch menus and press 1. ¿ • For details on switching menus, refer to P21. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene mode.

  • Page 60: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

  • Page 61: [Transform]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly. Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/ SET]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P23). Take pictures.

  • Page 62: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note •...

  • Page 63: [Night Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

  • Page 64: [Party]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode •...

  • Page 65: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P103).

  • Page 66: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P103).

  • Page 67: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. •...

  • Page 68: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

  • Page 69: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 70: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. •...

  • Page 71: [Aerial Photo]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 72: [Film Grain]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. •...

  • Page 73: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 74 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the recording quality • When you set the recording quality to [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 1.
  • Page 75 Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly. • Sound from motion pictures recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used.

  • Page 76: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿n [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date is recorded when you take the picture.
  • Page 77 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P101. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
  • Page 78 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling the Travel date The Travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the Travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET] twice.

  • Page 79: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.
  • Page 80 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps • If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use. • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area.

  • Page 81: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ñ·...

  • Page 82: [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

  • Page 83: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. · ¿ Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 84: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject. ·...

  • Page 85: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

  • Page 86: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
  • Page 87 Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the white balance manually Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 88: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected. · ¿ Applicable modes: The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The [š]: Face detection focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 89 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.

  • Page 90: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] ˜...

  • Page 91: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. · ¿n Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to for details. •...

  • Page 92: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] [AUTO]:...

  • Page 93: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

  • Page 94: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
  • Page 95 Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • For details on categories, refer to P97. Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 96 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next.

  • Page 97: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.

  • Page 98: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P109) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 99: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures Press 2 1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon •...

  • Page 100: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in Playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE] or [TRIMMING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

  • Page 101: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P103). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene mode or [LOCATION] in Travel date are also recorded as the titles.
  • Page 102 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 103: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
  • Page 104 Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ > ¢...

  • Page 105: Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.
  • Page 106 Advanced (Playback) Note • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. • Motion pictures and pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be resized. - 106 -...

  • Page 107: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.

  • Page 108: [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].

  • Page 109: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. •...

  • Page 110: [Print Set]

    When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P113) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 111 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...

  • Page 112: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 113: [Copy]

    • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 114: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or e-mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
  • Page 115 Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause a malfunction. USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT...
  • Page 116 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) ≥Built-in memory 1 Folder number DCIM ≥ Card 2 File number 100_PANA 3 JPG: Pictures MOV: Motion pictures 100_PANA P1000001.JPG MISC: DPOF print Favorite P1000002.JPG...

  • Page 117: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory.

  • Page 118: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When operating it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

  • Page 119: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. PictBridge Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ MULTI SELECT SET]. SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF) FAVORITE • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures.

  • Page 120: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 121 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
  • Page 122 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...

  • Page 123: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (DMC-FS12PU/DMC-FS12PR/DMC-FS12GC) (DMC-FS62GC) • Please use the supplied AV cable. (DMC-FS12P/DMC-FS12PC/DMC-FS12EG/DMC-FS12EP/DMC-FS12EB/DMC-FS12EE/ DMC-FS12GN) (DMC-FS62EG/DMC-FS62EP/DMC-FS62EF/DMC-FS62EB/DMC-FS62EE/ DMC-FS62GN) • Please use the optional AV cable (DMW-AVC1). Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT].

  • Page 124: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. (DMC-FS12PU/DMC-FS12PR/DMC-FS12GC/DMC-FS62GC) • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional). (DMC-FS12P/DMC-FS12PC/DMC-FS12EG/DMC-FS12EP/DMC-FS12EB/DMC-FS12EE/ DMC-FS12GN/DMC-FS62EG/DMC-FS62EP/DMC-FS62EF/DMC-FS62EB/DMC-FS62EE/ DMC-FS62GN) •...

  • Page 125: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P48) AF area (P37) Focus (P37) 7 7 7 Picture size (P81) Quality (P82) Battery indication (P12) Number of recordable pictures (P144) Built-in memory (P16)
  • Page 126 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 15 AF macro mode (P53) : Macro zoom mode (P53) 16 White balance (P86) NA NATURAL NATURAL TURAL 17 ISO sensitivity (P85) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P84) 18 Color mode (P91) 19 Recording quality (P74) 20 Available recording time (P73): R8m30s...
  • Page 127 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P41) Protected picture (P112) Favorites (P109) Stamped with text indication (P103) 1 2 3 4 Picture size (P81) (P99) Motion picture icon 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 Quality (P82) Battery indication (P12) Folder/File number (P116) Built-in memory...

  • Page 128: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
  • Page 129 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 130 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 131 • Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.

  • Page 132: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 133 Others [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.) –...
  • Page 134 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P135–143). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P27) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 136 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P30) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P44) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 137 Others Taking pictures using Auto bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? 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.
  • Page 138 Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
  • Page 139 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P48) • Flash mode is not available when Auto bracket (P57) or [BURST] (P90) in [REC] mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times.
  • Page 140 Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another maker of digital cameras? •...
  • Page 141 Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to External input mode. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. •...
  • Page 142 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P29) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
  • Page 143 Others Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the extended optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily near [W]. This is not a malfunction. Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro zoom mode? (P53) Maximum zoom during Macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom.

  • Page 144: Available Recording Time

    Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 145 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 2320 3770 1 GB 1180 1830 4640 7550 2 GB Card 1530 1220 2360 1920 3610...
  • Page 146 Others Aspect ratio ¢1 ¢2 Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB Card 1700 1360 2560 1020 4 GB 1740 3350 2680 5020...
  • Page 147 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 37 s (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 16 s 17 s 56 s 64 MB 37 s 39 s 1 min 58 s 128 MB 1 min 18 s 1 min 22 s 4 min...
  • Page 148 • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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.

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