Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 User`s Manual
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1. 4 I downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals W About cards that can be used in this unit You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity A4 GB or more Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic co jp pavc global cs This Site is English only Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT2D43 5 Contents Information for Your Safety ii ei a i epe nic dee ee beber eu aca 2 Standard ACCessori6s err rn na een og hire a cate ee i ree 7 Names ofthe CompoTFients irae ie eni eer na Leno e edo een eho nied ei 8 Charging the Battery sce tp cnet re e nep cates enna cedro e2. BURST m DIGITAL ZOOM s amp COLOR MODE STANDARD SELECT amp SET REC 123 d WS WHITE BALANCE Aw MeAFMODE iS E Q BST wr ENDIGITALZOOM wr COLOR MODE sme SELECT amp EXIT ENG var2D43 15 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 Turn the camera on MENU SET button REC PLAYBACK selector switch O MODE button Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to 9 3 Press MODE 4 Press A V to select the mode IC NORMAL PICTURE MS MY SCENE MODE SCN SCENE MODE IHI MOTION PICTURE v E Press MENU SET ES E List of REC modes fa Intelligent auto mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera Normal picture mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings MS My scene mode Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes SCN Scene mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded HEH Motion picture mode This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio 16 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals REC mode Taking pictures using the automatic f
3. var2p4s 17 Press the shutter button fully push it in i further and take the picture ev The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built in memory or the card Do not turn this unit off remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP 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 The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally If operation fails due to vibration impact or static electricity perform the operation again 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 ay A i PORTRArT SCENERY IA i MACRO fe i NIGHT PORTRAIT Only when A is selected P i NIGHT SCENERY Only when is selected AX is set if none of the scenes are applicable and the standard settings are set If a tripod is used for instance and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene mode has been identified as RX the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures E Face detection When R or I is se
4. No Serial No A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units 2 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals E About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoro
5. in the REC or SETUP menu and press 5 It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built in clock battery even without the battery Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built in battery Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG var2p4s 13 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 Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera 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 ig in the Normal picture mode Turn the camera on MENU SET button REC PLAY BACK selector switch MODE button Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to and then press MODE When selecting the PLAYBACK mode menu settings set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to and proceed to step 4 Press A V to select NORMAL PICTURE and then press MENU SET 4 Press MENU SET to display the menu sts QUA
6. pixels 640x480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is E 4000x2672 pixels 3264x2176 pixels 2560x 1712 pixels 2048x 1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is R31 4000x2248 pixels 3264 x 1840 pixels 2560x 1440 pixels 1920x 1080 pixels 848x480 pixels Only when using a Card 640x480 pixels Only when using a Card 320x240 pixels 24 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Quality Fine Standard Recording file format Still Picture JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 21 standard DPOF corresponding Motion pictures QuickTime Motion JPEG motion pictures with audio Interface Digital USB 2 0 Full Speed Analog video audio NTSC Audio line output monaural Terminal AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin Dimensions Approx 97 0 mm W x54 4 mm H X21 7 mm D Approx 3 13 16 W x2 1 8 H x 7 8 D excluding the projecting parts Mass weight Approx 117 g 4 13 oz excluding card and battery Approx 139 g 4 90 oz with card and battery Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 to 80 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT2D43 25 Battery Charger Panasonic DE A59B Input Output Equipment mobility Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BCF10PP Voltage capacity Minimum Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A CHARGE 4 2V 0 65A Movable I
7. Camera com Manuals 21 22 23 24 Camera ON OFF switch 12 13 Zoom lever Speaker Microphone x G o Shutter button Ze Intelligent auto button 1415 16 17 Hand strap eyelet Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it Lens barrel AV OUT DIGITAL socket Tripod receptacle When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it Card Battery door Release lever DC coupler cover When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCC4 optional and AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional are used We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG var2D43 9 Charging the Battery W About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW BCF10PP It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirement
8. LITY You can switch menu screens from any menu item Dy E ASPECT RATIO rotating the zoom lever Bso INTELLIGENT ISO orr BI SENSITIVITY wm SELECT amp EXIT 14 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Switching to the SETUP menu rm Press lt Press V to select the SETUP menu icon Press gt Select a menu item next and set it REC 123 a PICTURE SIZE tw s QUALITY 1h E a ASPECT RATIO B Bso INTELLIGENT ISO _ OFF Sd SENSITIVITY Am SELECT amp EXIT _ SETUP 1234 o CLOCK SET WORLD TIME f 9 fi TRAVEL DATE BEEP x VOLUME a3 SELECT amp EXIT aa SETUP 1234 o cock ser 9 WORLD TIME a i TRAVEL DATE BEEP q VOLUME a3 SELECT amp EXIT Press A V to select AF MODE Select the item at the very bottom and press V to move to the second screen ga g Press gt Depending on the item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way 8 Press A V to select 3 Press MENU SET to set fo Press MENU SET to close the menu Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 123 nea WHITE BALANCE ANB Be AFMODE _ I sd ST DICITAL 700M an xen ZOOM or c COLORMODE smam ___ SELECTS EXIT REC We WHITE BALANCE Awg Q3 BURST E DIGITAL ZOOM i c COLOR MODE smmm LO SRETMASET REC fa WHITE BALANCE awa mew G
9. Panasonic Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera voin DMC F S12 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Please also refer to Operating Sa Instructions PDF format recorded on the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting section For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 or send e mail to lumixconcierge ca panasonic com RC VQT2D43 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the below The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source 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 Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted Model
10. attery in the text Charge the battery before use 2 Battery Charger Indicated as charger in the text 3 USB Connection Cable 4 CD ROM DMW BCF10PP DE A59B Software Use it to install the software to your PC Operating Instructions 5 Hand Strap 6 Battery Case K1HA08AD0001 SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text The card is optional You can record or play back pictures onthe 4 5 built in memory when you are not using a card For information about optional accessories refer to the Digital Camera Accessory System If any accessories are lost customers should contact 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 for VFF0512 VFC4297 further information about obtaining replacement parts o VGQOD56 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT2D43 7 Names of the Components Koo0 o20 8 0 REC PLAYBACK selector switch Flash Lens Self timer indicator AF assist lamp LCD monitor Status indicator MENU SET button DISPLAY button Q MENU JDelete button MODE button Cursor buttons amp A Exposure compensation Auto bracket 8 W Macro mode lt Self timer button gt Flash setting button In these operating instructions the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with A W lt gt e g When you press the V down button Press V from Manuals
11. cordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases x The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode Power LCD mode and High angle mode The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time If the recording interval time becomes longer the number of recordable pictures decreases e g When recording once every 2 minutes the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 82 Playback time Approx 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery E Charging Charging time Approx 130 min The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT2p43 11 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery Check that this unit is turned off We recommend using a Panasonic card rn Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card battery door Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BCF10PP f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product B Battery Insert until it is locked by the lever being careful about the direction you insert it Pull the lever 4 in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it fully un
12. d then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder 3 Double click the PDF file to open it 22 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Specifications Digital Camera Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extended optical zoom Focus Focus range Shutter system Motion picture recording Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Information for your safety DC5 1V 1 35 W When recording 0 6 W When playing back 12 100 000 pixels 1 2 33 CCD total pixel number 12 700 000 pixels Primary color filter Optical 4x zoom f 5 5 mm to 22 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 31 mm to 124 mm F2 8 to F5 9 Max 4x Max 7 8x Normal AF macro Macro zoom Face detection 9 area focusing 1 area focusing Normal 50 cm 1 64 feet to co Macro Intelligent auto 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 50 cm 1 64 feet Tele to o Scene mode There may be differences in the above settings Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter 848x480 pixels 30 frames second only when using a Card 640x480 pixels 30 frames second only when using a Card 320x240 pixels 30 frames second 1 8 pictures second Normal Approx 1 7 pictures second Unlimited Max 5 pictures Standard Max 3 pictures Fine Depends on the remaining capacity of the built in memory or the card Unlimi
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14. e may be damaged We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that s included with your camera While being stored that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction Places with a lot of sand or dust Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands Also be careful not to allow liquids sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens buttons etc This camera is not waterproof If water or seawater splashes on the camera use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully If the unit does not operate normally please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service center W About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains fungus and camera malfunction If condensation occurs turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature
15. g the Operating Instructions supplied W For Windows Fr Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied B Click the Operating Instructions Panasonic ER Manuel d utilisation E Select the desired language and then click Operating Instructions to install To return to the install menu Example When an English language OS Double click the Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop W When the Operating Instructions PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 0 or later or Adobe Reader 6 0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions PDF format Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http www adobe com products acrobat readstep2 allversions html If using Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP2 or SP3 Windows Vista and SP1 Insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied click Adobe R Reader R and then follow the messages on the screen to install E 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 W For Macintosh Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied Open the Manual folder in the CD ROM an
16. lected the camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure Note Due to conditions such as the ones below a different scene may be identified for the same subject Subject conditions When the face is bright or dark The size of the subject The distance to the subject The contrast of the subject When the subject is moving When zoom is used Recording conditions Sunset Sunrise Under low brightness conditions When the camera is shaken To take pictures in an intended scene it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording mode E The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject In this case the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically 18 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals REC mode S 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 Cg and then press MODE MODE button REC PLAYBACK selector switch Press A V to select NORMAL PICTURE and then press MENU SET MENU SET button B Aim the AF area at
17. n eat eet cato 10 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery 12 Setting Date Time Clock Set eiae cese ite oett cete me dod data usce dat 13 Changing the clock setting ote recae ceo eter eee cec eot e ee eee eua 13 TA doe tmr mec 14 Setting Menu ftelris zorro coe cce tere E Coe ee iecore eia cn 14 Selecting the REC MOde terno rn tt cr n dien 16 Taking pictures using the automatic function 13 Intelligent Auto MOGe e rre rr E eerte agora bere e eee er cei 17 Meme 18 Taking pictures with your favorite settings Normal pict re Tri de rrr eene rre pen Yee eve etae reote te vea ee e pa ree 19 ize lige ee nudge dag le 19 Playing back Pictures INORMAL PLAY ssseseeeeneen ener 20 Deleting Pictures ieee ceca n dees eret drin d crm e dab bebe ga epa RR uad 21 To delete a single picture ii rait center ect prat oo ne ru eas tee e womens eed peg 21 To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures 21 Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format 22 Sp cifications eed Deb ta Pec abi dece iste toda a ce a Ded pd be augere 23 Digital Camera Accessory System cccc ccceecceeeseseeeeeeeeeeeceeeececaeeeseeeeeseaeeseeaaeeeeeaeeeeaae 27 6 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera 1 Battery Pack 1 2 Indicated as b
18. nformation for your safety 3 6 V 940 mAh 26 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory DMW BCF10PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW AVC1 AV Cable DMW AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW DCC4 DC Coupler DMW CS5 Soft Case DMW CHFX30 Semi Hard Case RP SDV32GU1K RP SDV16GU1K RP SDM12GU1K RP SDV08GU1K RP SDM06GU1K RP SDM04GU1K RP SDV04GU1K RP SDMO2GU1A RP SDV02GU1A RP SDRO1GU1A 32 GB SDHC Memory Card 16 GB SDHC Memory Card 12 GB SDHC Memory Card 8 GB SDHC Memory Card 6 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card Ensure that the AC adaptor DMW ACSPP optional and DC coupler DMW DCC4 optional are purchased as a set Do not use if sold separately NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT2D43 27 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 Q QuickTime instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned Panasonic Cana
19. one Release lt when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture If you keep pressing lt gt the number of pictures forwarded rewound increases 20 Doualeaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals PLAYBACK mode GJ 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 rm Select the picture to be deleted and then press 1 amp DISPLAY button tm button B Press 4 to select YES and then press MENU SET To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures rm Press 1 Press A V to select DELETE MULTI or DELETE ALL and then press MENU SET DELETE ALL step 5 Press A lt gt to select the picture and then press DISPLAY to set Repeat this step 4 appears on the selected pictures If DISPLAY is pressed again the setting is canceled EN Press MENU SET mm Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET to set Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT2D43 24 Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations You want to check the Troubleshooting In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions PDF format recorded on the CD ROM containin
20. s except a genuine Panasonic AV cable DMW AVC1 optional Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc If you use the camera on top of or near a TV the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera disturbing the pictures and sound If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected W 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 cas
21. s of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Use the dedicated charger and battery This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries Exclusive batteries DMW BCF10PP are supported by this function Conventional batteries not supported by this function cannot be used The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Charge the battery with the charger indoors Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F The battery temperature should also be the same Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging starts when the CHARGE indicator lights green Charging is complete when the CHARGE indicator turns off after approx 130 min Detach the battery after charging is completed 10 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Note After charging is completed be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging The camera also become
22. s warm during use This is not a malfunction The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery the life of the battery may have expired Buy a new battery Do not leave any metal items such as clips near the contact areas of the power plug Otherwise a fire and or electric shocks may be caused by short circuiting or the resulting heat generated W The battery life Number of recordable i Normal picture mode Recording time Approx 165 min P Recording conditions by CIPA standard CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association Temperature 23 C 73 4 F 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 Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording Turning the camera off every 10 re
23. ted Performance in Burst recording is only with SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card ENG var2D43 23 Hi speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure AE Metering mode LCD monitor Flash Microphone Speaker Recording media Picture size Still picture Motion pictures Approx 5 pictures second 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size When using the built in memory Approx 10 pictures immediately after formatting When using a Card Max 100 pictures differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions AUTO 80 100 200 400 800 1600 HIGH SENS mode 1600 to 6400 8 seconds to 1 2000th of a second STARRY SKY mode 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds Auto white balance Daylight Cloudy Shade Incandescent lights White set Program AE Exposure compensation 1 3 EV Step 2 EV to 2 EV Multiple 2 7 TFT LCD Approx 230 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Flash range ISO AUTO Approx 30 cm 0 99 feet to 6 3 m 20 7 feet Wide AUTO AUTO Red eye reduction Forced flash ON Forced ON Red eye reduction Forced flash OFF Slow sync Red eye reduction Monaural Monaural Built in Memory Approx 50 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card When the aspect ratio setting is EK 4000x3000 pixels 3264 x 2448 pixels 2560x 1920 pixels 2048x 1536 pixels 1600x 1200
24. the point you want to focus on 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication green lights when the subject is focused The focus range is 50 cm 1 64 feet to oo Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built in memory or the card Aim the AF area at the subject and then press the shutter button halfway When the subject is When the subject hocus focused is not focused Focus indication On Blinks AF area White Green White Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times Focus indication AF area normal AF area when using the digital zoom or when it is dark Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG varzp4s 19 PLAYBACK mode GJ Playing back Pictures NORMAL PLAY Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to gt 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 gt B Press lt gt to select the picture lt Play back the previous picture P Play back the next picture W Fast forwarding Fast rewinding Press and hold lt gt during playback lt Fast rewind gt Fast forward The file number and the picture number 8 only change one by
25. til it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the card out upright 8 Do not touch the connection terminals of the card The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted 3 Close the card battery door Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow If the card battery door cannot be completely closed remove the card check its direction and then insert it again 12 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Setting Date Time Clock Set The clock is not set when the camera is shipped Turn the camera on The PLEASE SET THE CLOCK message appears This message does not appear in PLAYBACK mode MENU SET button Cursor buttons B Press MENU SET B Press lt gt to select the items year month day hour minute display sequence or time display format and press A Y to set CANCEL tii SELECT amp e SET 1 Cancel without setting the clock Press MENU SET to set After completing the clock settings turn the camera off Then turn the camera back on Switch to Recording mode and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed When MENU SET has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set set the clock correctly by following the Changing the clock setting procedure below Changing the clock setting Select CLOCK SET
26. ughly with water and then consult a doctor CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate W About the battery charger CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But In the U S A and Canada the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT2D43 3 W Cautions for Use Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional Do not use any other cable
27. unction 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 The following functions are activated automatically Scene detection STABILIZER INTELLIGENT ISOJ Face detection Backlight Compensation Digital Red eye Correction The status indicator lights when you turn this unit on It turns off after about 1 second Shutter button rm Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to C9 and then press MODE Press A V to select INTELLIGENT AUTO and then press MENU SET e You can quickly switch to Intelligent auto mode by pressing MA when the REC PLAYBACK selector switch is set to record Pressing ff again takes you back to the previous mode Hold the camera gently with both hands 8 keep your arms still at your side and stand T with your feet slightly apart Gi Flash AF assist lamp 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication 1 green lights when the subject is focused The AF area is displayed around the subject s face by the face detection function In other cases it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 50 cm 1 64 feet Tele to oo Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG
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